Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become the first province in Pakistan to formally appoint psychologists in all district headquarters (DHQ) hospitals, marking a major step toward improving mental healthcare at the district level. According to the health department, 32 psychologists have been deployed across the province. The initiative aims to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and referral…
A violent clash broke out in Kaniguram tehsil of South Waziristan, leaving four people injured after members of two sub-clans of the Mehsud tribe fought over ownership of a site believed to contain gold deposits. According to witnesses, the dispute involved the Malakshahai and Nazarkhel sub-clans. The situation escalated quickly from a verbal argument to…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is working on a major amendment to restore the district tier in the local government system, which was abolished in 2019. According to official sources, the proposed changes are part of revisions to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act, 2013, and have already been sent for legal vetting. Under the…
Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has strongly asserted the political dominance of the Pakistan Peoples Party, stating that no rival party can match its performance in practical politics. Addressing a public gathering in Abbaspur, Rathore emphasized that while opposition parties may remain active on social media platforms, real…
Pakistan is facing a serious public health challenge as measles continues to claim young lives across the country. According to official data, at least 71 children have died due to measles in the first four months of 2026, with Sindh reporting the highest number of fatalities. The outbreak highlights major gaps in routine immunisation, despite…
Tourism in Kaghan Valley is set to resume after a five-month closure caused by heavy snowfall, bringing relief to travelers and local businesses alike. Authorities have accelerated restoration work on key routes, including the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, which has already been cleared up to Battakundi and is expected to reopen fully within days. According to…
A late-night militant attack on the Daraban police station in Dera Ismail Khan created panic after attackers used rocket launchers and heavy gunfire, causing significant damage to the police facility and nearby commercial shops. According to police officials, the assailants, identified as members of banned militant groups, launched a sudden and intense assault targeting the…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continue a nationwide protest campaign demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. Addressing a large public rally in Muzaffarabad, party leaders strongly criticised what they described as political discrimination and restrictions on democratic rights. The rally, held at Upper Adda (Lal Chowk), witnessed a…
A fresh controversy has emerged in Pakistan’s judicial system as proposed transfers of judges from the Islamabad High Court have triggered widespread debate over judicial independence and administrative authority. The development involves potential relocation of five judges to different high courts, with plans to assign them to regional benches instead of principal seats. Among the…
Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has been placed under heightened security as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived for a high-level diplomatic visit focused on regional peace and stability. The expanded Red Zone has been sealed, with major roads closed and strict security measures in place across sensitive areas. The arrangements come amid ongoing diplomatic developments related…
